Residents of the Pavilion long-term care home in New Denver are now home following the lifting of a local evacuation alert and the re-opening of Highway 6. Residents were moved to alternate locations on July 25 due to risks associated with the Slocan Complex fire. Interior Health would like to thank all partners involved for […]

The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park are temporarily closed. During routine water testing, Civic Works crews noted water quality concerns and closed the ponds as a precautionary measure. Crews will flush the ponds with fresh water over the next few days to improve these conditions. The City expects the ponds to remain closed […]

BC Highway Patrol are looking for witnesses and dashcam for several recent fatal collisions. BC Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage of the following fatal collisions, including up to an hour prior to the collisions: Eastbound on Hwy 1 between Langley and the Vedder Canal Bridge, Chilliwack, between 1:30 and 2:35 p.m. on […]

Hot and dry climes in the valley aren’t contributing to out-of-control times for wildfire activity in the Slocan Valley complex, which currently has two fires of note on the ledger. In addition to ongoing B.C. Wildfire Service fire suppression efforts, rainfall, elevated humidity levels, lingering smoke and slightly cooler temperatures have all contributed to a […]

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) may have to reduce its delivery of benefits program over the next year to pay for repairs at the Arrow Lakes Generating Station, says President and CEO Johnny Strilaeff. A critical mechanical problem with one of the station’s turbines was discovered during an annual inspection, Strilaeff told Valemount Council during a July […]

The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Wetlands Institute workshop, a unique and immersive seven-day training event provided by our Wetland Education Program. This exceptional opportunity is offered at no charge to B.C. applicants with wetland or watershed projects that benefit the province. This workshop is ideal for consultants, planners, members […]

RCMP say that on Aug. 10, at 5:40 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District officer received a report that a wallet was found near the bus stop on Columbia Avenue in Rossland. It is currently located at the Trail Detachment. If this is your lost wallet, please contact the Trail Detachment at 250-364-2566 to […]

On Aug. 10, at 9:11 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to an assault in progress between two women in the 1200 block of Columbia Avenue in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “A 35-year-old Trail woman allegedly assaulted her neighbour, 25-year-old Trail woman, during a dispute,” Wicentowich said. “The 25-year-old […]

Access to the Navigation Lock viewing area at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam is currently closed due to damage to the access gate. The viewing area will remain closed until repairs are complete. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 […]

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has downgraded the Evacuation Order for 208 properties in the Village of Slocan, as well as 256 properties and 133 parcel identifiers (PIDs) in Electoral Area H to an Evacuation Alert due to the Ponderosa and […]